Seriously. It's like I'm a little kid again.
I finished the rough draft of my first contracted novel just after midnight. This morning I awoke giddy. My husband heard me stir and came into the bedroom and opened his arms to me. "You did it!" He said.
I'm ecstatic, and it isn't just the euphoria of completion.
It's because Rick and Edie (my hero and heroine) are so cute and so happy and because everything is finally right in their world. (It took me half a day last week to dig in to write the bleakest moment 'cause I knew it would break their hearts, but hallelujah, after last night all that is forgotten.)
A few minutes ago I stood in the kitchen telling hubby about the beautiful experiences of my storybook friends and burst into tears of joy.
My son came in, "Mom. You can't do this. You created those people. They are not real. YOU made up their lives."
But I can do that. I'm a writer. And even if I designed those sweet, happy scenes, I delight in my created's joy.
Hmm . . . wonder if God ever feels that way.
11 comments:
Good stuff, Paula. If they don't feel real to you, they won't to the reader.
Thanks, Denise. Oh the joys of writing fiction!
Congratulations on reaching The End, Paula. Enjoy the thrill.
Thanks, sweet Keli!
Aren't sons great to lift us up and bring us a reality check too? You made me smile.
I'm unpublished but was encouraged to hear I'm not crazy about feeling so close to my characters.
Thanks for sharing.
Jackie
Thanks, Jackie. Glad it encouraged you. Keep writing and don't give up. You can read a little of my LONG journey to book publication a couple of posts down called Bazillion Duple.
I'm just so happy for you! What a huge accomplishment. I can just see God smiling and saying, "Well done my good and faithful servant."
I always enjoy reading your posts. They are such an encouragement.
I've awarded you. Check out www.homemadeministry.blogspot.com to find out more!
Thank you, Jan. Your comment is a blessing and an encouragement.
Rose! What a sweet gift! I'm honored.
Yay! Was it fun or odd to write a romance novel?
Dionna~Honestly? It was joy! Just total fun. :O)
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